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Sustain Well-Being
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Build cultural intelligence
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- With guidance, I can share some practices, beliefs, and celebrations that are important to me and/or my community. With guidance, I can learn about practices, beliefs, and celebrations of communities and people who are different from me. With guidance, I can name and celebrate some of the differences between me and others.
Project-specific:- I can, with guidance, identify some practices, beliefs, and celebrations in my community related to the historical impact of World War I and learn about different practices from another community affected by the same events, celebrating the differences between them
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- I can participate in an event or experience that is important to me, my community, and/or to people from other communities. I can name similarities and differences between my culture/lived experiences and others I learn about or experience. I can share some ways that the differences between me and others are interesting or special.
Project-specific:- I can participate in community events and experiences related to the impact of World War I, identifying similarities and differences between my culture and the historical experiences of others
- I can articulate how these differences are interesting and contribute to the understanding of cultural intelligence, while connecting these insights to the conditions that led to World War II
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- I can participate in an event or experience that is culturally relevant and/or diverse and reflect on aspects that I appreciated. I can name similarities and differences between or among cultures/lived experiences I learn about or experience without making value judgments. With guidance, I can identify stereotypes and/or misinformation about people or groups and try out some ways to counteract them (e.g., check assumptions, verify facts, broaden sources or experiences, seek additional context).
Project-specific:- I can explore and engage with culturally relevant events by identifying and appreciating diverse perspectives related to World War I and II
- I can recognize similarities and differences in how these wars impacted various communities, and I actively seek out ways to challenge stereotypes and misinformation about historical events and their effects on people
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- I can participate in and reflect on an event or experience that is culturally relevant and/or diverse and choose ways to adapt my style of engagement and/or express my appreciation. I can ask open-ended questions to learn about cultures and lived experiences other than my own (e.g., traditions, norms, languages, rituals, values, arts) without making value judgments and helping others use a similar inquiry stance. I can recognize stereotypes that relate to aspects of social or cultural identity (mine or others’) and I can counter them with verifiable facts or evidence. I can identify one or more of my own implicit biases and practice some ways to counteract them.
Project-specific:- I can actively engage in researching and presenting the local and global impacts of World War I and II by collaborating with community members and historians, incorporating diverse perspectives, and adapting my communication style to ensure cultural sensitivity and appreciation
- I can ask insightful, open-ended questions to deepen my understanding of cultural impacts and counter stereotypes with factual evidence, while also reflecting on my own biases and how they affect my interpretations
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- I can participate in and reflect on both culturally relevant and diverse experiences and choose ways to adapt my style of engagement and/or express my appreciation. I can take initiative to learn about cultures and lived experiences other than my own without making value judgments and while helping others use a similar inquiry stance. I can disrupt stereotyping when I observe it happening by noting it and countering it with facts, evidence, or insights from history and/or my own lived experiences. I can reflect on my own implicit biases and how they are presenting in my interactions with others, and I can practice strategies to counteract them.
Project-specific:- I can thoughtfully engage with diverse historical perspectives by actively participating in research and discussions, and I can demonstrate my understanding by creating a multimedia presentation that not only highlights the cultural and societal impacts of World War I on the Sheffield community but also connects these insights to global historical events
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- I can regularly seek out and engage in both culturally relevant and diverse experiences and choose responsive ways to adapt my style of engagement and/or express my appreciation. I can take initiative to learn about cultures and lived experiences other than my own without making value judgments or reductive comparisons and while helping others use a similar inquiry stance. I can disrupt stereotyping or explicit bias when I observe it happening by promptly noting it, naming the harm it causes, and countering it with facts, evidence, or insights from history and/or my own lived experiences. I can regularly reflect on my implicit biases, practice curiosity and courage in understanding their impact on others, and consistently use strategies to counteract them.
Project-specific:- I can consistently engage with diverse historical perspectives and personal stories from World War I and II, adapting my presentation style to ensure cultural relevance and sensitivity
- I actively seek out community feedback to enhance the effectiveness of my multimedia project, while also using historical evidence and personal reflection to challenge stereotypes and biases related to veterans' mental health
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Build Community
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Build networks
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- I can intentionally engage in experiences to meet new people, explore interests or opportunities, and/or grow my current relationships.
- I can integrate learning, wisdom, and skills from mentors into my own practices while sustaining those relationships.
- I can initiate and prepare for connections with people who could help expand my access to knowledge and/or opportunities that support my goals.
- I can plan and organize with others to build an inclusive network for mutual support to meet our needs in solidarity.
- I can serve as a mentor and provide guidance for others.
Project-specific:- I can engage with members of the Sheffield Historical Society to begin exploring how World War I affected my community, showing curiosity and openness to learning from their experiences and insights
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- I can intentionally engage in experiences to meet new people and/or grow my current relationships.
- I can seek out and identify mentors, learn from their wisdom, and incorporate those learnings into my own practices.
- I can plan with individuals and/or groups to help me with my need or goal, and also find ways to offer my support to them.
- I can serve as a mentor for someone who is trying to learn something new.
Project-specific:- I can collaborate with the Sheffield Historical Society to access local archives and gather information that helps me understand the impact of World War I on my community, and I can actively engage with community members to learn their stories and perspectives, strengthening my ability to build networks and connect historical insights to the conditions leading to World War II
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- I can try out a new way to meet new people or grow my current relationships.
- I can identify a mentor, share what I would like to learn from them, and take steps to follow their example.
- I can connect with individuals and/or groups and identify the ways in which they may be able to support my need, goal, or interest.
- I can act in ways that model behavior or practices that others might learn from (e.g., I can show kindness, or I can help someone learn something new).
Project-specific:- I can connect with members of the Sheffield Historical Society to identify how they can support my understanding of local impacts from World War I, and I actively engage in discussions and interviews to deepen my insights and foster meaningful relationships that contribute to my project and learning goals
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- I can try out a way to meet new people or learn new things.
- I can name someone I admire and share what they do that I want to learn or do myself.
- I can identify someone with a similar need, goal, or interest as me.
Project-specific:- I can identify and connect with someone in my community who has experienced the impact of World War I, learning from their stories and perspectives to build a deeper understanding of local history and its effects on our present-day challenges
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- I can intentionally engage in experiences to form new and diverse connections, explore interests or opportunities, and grow my current relationships.
- I can integrate learning, wisdom, and skills from mentors into my own practices while sustaining those relationships.
- I can prepare for, initiate, sustain, and reflect on connections with people who could help expand my knowledge and/or access to opportunities that support my goals.
- I can cooperate in mutual aid networks, not only for mutual support, but to understand, analyze, and address root causes of issues.
- I can serve as a mentor and provide guidance for others using my connections and learnings to help them grow and diversify their networks.
Project-specific:- I can actively collaborate with the Sheffield Historical Society and community members to gather diverse perspectives and historical insights, integrating this knowledge into my project to enhance its depth and authenticity
- I can reflect on these interactions to strengthen my understanding of historical impacts and apply this learning to support others in building their networks and expanding their perspectives
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- With guidance, I can learn and practice ways to get to know someone I have never met.
- I can name someone I look up to and share what I like about them.
Project-specific:- I can expertly collaborate with the Sheffield Historical Society and community members to gather and integrate diverse perspectives, ensuring my multimedia presentation authentically represents the personal stories and societal changes caused by World War I and connects them to World War II
- I effectively build a network of local contacts, demonstrating initiative in seeking out interviews and historical documents, and showcase my learning journey and cultural intelligence as part of the presentation
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Build Community
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Develop as a multilingual
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- I can ask and respond to a variety of simple, common questions on a familiar topic, using words and phrases I’ve practiced and memorized.
- I can tell someone about a range of basic needs that I have.
Project-specific:- I can identify and describe basic causes and effects of World War I using key terms and phrases I have studied, and I can ask questions to learn more about how these events impacted my community
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- I can tell someone about a basic need that I have.
- I can answer simple questions about a familiar topic (e.g., daily life), using words I’ve memorized.
Project-specific:- I can describe simple details about the local impact of World War I using key vocabulary and phrases I’ve learned, and answer basic questions about how these historical events influenced Sheffield, MA, helping me to connect with peers and community members in a meaningful way
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- I can share and request detailed information, negotiate, or engage with diverse points of view related to ideas, events, or situations across time frames.
- I can maintain conversation on complex topics (e.g., social, professional, spiritual, academic) with others, using advanced vocabulary and language tailored to the cultural context.
- I can respond to an unexpected complication effectively and confidently.
- I can fluently express my needs, opinions, or preferences and respond to those of others in complex or novel situations while adapting my approach to the cultural context.
Project-specific:- I can clarify and exchange information about World War I's impacts on local communities using advanced vocabulary, while incorporating diverse viewpoints gathered from historical documents and community interviews, ensuring my communication is culturally appropriate and insightful
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- I can share and request detailed information or explanations about ideas, events, or situations across time frames, using complex sentences.
- I can ask related follow-up questions and use strategies to support my understanding and to maintain the conversation.
- I can discuss and/or write about interest-based or researched topics that extend beyond daily life, using simple paragraphs and domain-specific vocabulary.
- I can fluently express my needs, opinions, or preferences and respond to those of others in a familiar situation while adapting my approach to fit the cultural context.
Project-specific:- I can effectively communicate my research findings on the causes and effects of World War I by engaging in meaningful conversations with community members, asking insightful follow-up questions, and using complex sentences and domain-specific vocabulary to explain the connections to World War II and the ongoing mental health challenges faced by veterans
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- I can share and request detailed information or explanations about familiar or researched topics, using original sentences.
- I can ask related follow-up questions and use strategies (e.g., restate, rephrase, seek clarification, use context clues) to support my understanding.
- I can use details to communicate about a range of familiar or common needs or wants that I have, or that others have, using sentences and sentence series.
Project-specific:- I can effectively communicate detailed information and explanations about World War I's impact on Sheffield, MA, and its connection to World War II, using original sentences in my multimedia presentation
- I can ask insightful follow-up questions during interviews with community members to deepen my understanding and ensure clarity, employing strategies such as rephrasing or seeking clarification when needed
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- I can share and request basic information about everyday life, using both practiced and original sentences.
- I can talk about a range of familiar needs or wants that I have, using simple sentences.
Project-specific:- I can effectively communicate my findings and insights about the local impact of World War I, using multimedia tools and multilingual skills to engage diverse audiences, including community members and historical experts, ensuring my presentation is clear, relatable, and culturally sensitive
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